Nursery Ideas

Trending Now: 10 Sweet Ideas From Top New Nursery Photos

Houzz users embrace artistic murals, grown-up colors and a bit of glitz in for their little ones

Erin Carlyle July 6, 2017 Houzz Editorial Staff. Writing about the cost of renovation and what it takes to... More

These days, the options for decorating nurseries go well beyond the traditional soft pink or baby blue. And reflecting that trend are the 10 most popular nursery photos added to Houzz from April through June, as measured by how many people saved them to their ideabooks during that period. Each contains fresh, fun ideas for nursery decor. Which strategy is your favorite?

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1. Impart a celestial theme. Designer Denise Bosley decked out this nursery for the 2017 Pasadena Showcase , choosing muted terra-cotta and silver colors that give the space a modern feel. The room has a celestial theme, with a star topping the crib drapery, a moon-and-star pillow by Chelsea Textiles on the chair, and gold stars painted on the .

Crib: Incy Interiors; baby swing: Hang A Hammock Collective; lounge chair: Room & Board; sconce: Modern ; rug: Dash & Albert; shades, crib canopy and skirt: Heritage Draperies

See more of the 2017 Pasadena Showcase House Estee Design Inc.

Photo by Arnal Photography

2. Go grown-up with an inky accent . Dark are trending in rooms designed for adults, but they can work just as well in a room for a little one.

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As the pulled-back shot of the same room shows, the space has plenty of light, so it can handle a dark wall and still feel bright. Mirrors on the right wall amplify the light in the nursery.

The space also benefits from a special detail above the crib: a plaster tree, created by a professional artist, according to Estee Design, which designed this nursery. Estee Design Inc.

Наталья Коренева

3. Incorporate a mural. This photo from Moscow was the most popular nursery photo uploaded to Houzz from April through June, and there are many appealing features. For starters, the mint paint and the colorful drapes offer a fresh take on a nursery color scheme.

Also, the charming cityscape painted on the wall lends a playful, whimsical note to the room, and it helps delineate the ’s play area from the sleeping space. Наталья Коренева

Speaking of sleeping Наталья Коренева space, this nursery employs a second technique that we’ve noticed in a couple of popular nurseries lately. That is …

4. Include a daybed. If you have the space for one, a daybed can provide a comfortable place for mom or dad to rest near baby’s crib, and when the child is old enough, that bed can become his or hers. Lavka-Design

This photo shows the other Lavka-Design side of the nursery, which has a crib for baby to sleep in.

5. Bring in sparkle with mirrors. This nursery in Little Rock, Arkansas, gets some glitz thanks to dozens of small mirrors hanging on the wall behind the crib. If you’d like to add a little bling to your nursery, mirrors are one cost-effective way to quickly bring it in. Small round mirrors can be found online and at craft stores relatively inexpensively. Urban Pad See round mirrors in the Houzz Shop.

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Photo by David Papazian

6. Opt for sunny yellow. There’s a reason why yellow is a traditional color of choice for a gender-neutral nursery, and this room shows the color done well. Cheery polka-dot treatments and a coordinating pillow on the armchair add to the upbeat, embracing feel for this room. Lauren Rubin

Photo by Alyssa Kirsten

7. Expose your brick. Often for baby rooms we think of introducing soft textures, but a wall is a hard surface whether it’s covered in drywall or opened to reveal underlying brick. So if you have a standout architectural feature like the brick wall in this New York City nursery, why not show it off in a baby’s space? This is the type of material element that can grow with the child and make for a compelling space for your future teenager.

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8. Choose grown-up finishes. This popular new nursery is styled with materials that feel classic, from the black-and-white striped throw to the traditional rug in red, black and beige. Though the room has the necessary elements for caring for baby — crib, changing table, comfortable chair for feedings — its decor can also please an adult. Tiek Built

9. Bring in quirky art. A cheeky oversize zebra photo brings a buoyant note to this blue-and-gray nursery. You can find baby animal artwork online and in the Houzz Shop.

Shannon Crain

Photo by Reagan Taylor

10. Add color and pattern in the accents. A soothing gray-and-blue palette dominates this popular nursery room photo and creates an overall soothing vibe, while the gray-and-pink ottoman injects a nice accent to the space. The soft patterns on the toss pillow, drapes and ceiling bring a youthful feeling to the calm room

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